Senior Staff Communication Systems Engineer Verified today

About the Role

CesiumAstro is hiring a Senior Staff Communication Systems Engineer for our Munich, Germany office. You will serve as the technical point of contact for our communication programs, leading the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system and payload design, requirements analysis, and system architecture for leading-edge phased array antennas and radios.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Represent CesiumAstro in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions across Europe.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces, ensuring end-to-end feasibility.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals and demonstrations.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow-down, and traceability.
• Lead system-level trade studies, including antenna architecture design, modem design, performance analysis and system level integration.
• Coordinate with RF/Antenna, Electrical, and Software/FPGA engineers to ensure concept feasibility and compliance.
• Support proposal development, design reviews, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 12 or more years of experience in systems engineering for communications payloads, RF systems, or space/defense platforms.
• Very strong background in communication theory.
• Practical experience with antenna systems (design, integration, or performance evaluation).
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards such as NR NTN, DVB-S2x, and CCSDS.
• Proven ability to capture and manage requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting to customers and leading design reviews.
• Fluent in English; German language skills a plus.
• Deep understanding of RF concepts, impairments, and their impacts on system performance.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to establish CesiumAstro's first European office and grow the Munich team.
• High-impact role with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative, innovative environment shaping the future of space communications.

Note: This role may be subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and country of residence.